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Origins of the Gloak surname

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About the Gloaks

We have a total number of 304 records for people with the last name Gloak.

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Where do most Gloaks live?

In 1921, most Gloaks lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Gloaks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 259 records for the Gloak surname. The oldest one dates back to 1892.

Who were Gloaks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Gloaks.

What are the most common Gloak first names?

  • David
  • Robert
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Gloaks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Gloaks in 1921
Jute Weaver

3

House Servant

2

Housekeeper

2

Domestic Serv

1

Draper's Apprentice

1

Common Male occupations for Gloaks in 1921
Manufacturer

7

Seaman

5

General Labourer

4

Mill Worker

3

Spirit Dealer

3

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